The port of La Spezia has a choice of excursions include Florence, Pisa, Lucca, Portofino, Cinque Terre, Genoa.
Florence is the largest and the capital city of Tuscany, a region of Italy. The population is approximately 350,000. It has the 8th largest population in Italy.
Temperature (Florence)
April average high is 65 and the average low is 45 F ; May 74/52; Aug 87/62; Sept 79/57
Currency: Euro Universal Currency Converter
1 Euro = 1.10 US Dollar 1 Dollar = 0.92 Euro (10/15)
Time: CEST (UTC/GMT+2) - for reference London is UTC/Greenwich Mean Time
- 6 hours ahead of EST
Calling Code: 39 55- Florence (Italy's calling code is 39)
Florence is the largest and the capital city of Tuscany, a region of Italy. The population is approximately 350,000. It has the 8th largest population in Italy.
Temperature (Florence)
April average high is 65 and the average low is 45 F ; May 74/52; Aug 87/62; Sept 79/57
Currency: Euro Universal Currency Converter
1 Euro = 1.10 US Dollar 1 Dollar = 0.92 Euro (10/15)
Time: CEST (UTC/GMT+2) - for reference London is UTC/Greenwich Mean Time
- 6 hours ahead of EST
Calling Code: 39 55- Florence (Italy's calling code is 39)
Florence
Historic Centre of Florence is a UNESCO World Heritage Site
Accademia Museum - Michelangelo's David
reservations highly suggested 8:15-18:50 closed Mon
Il Duomo
completed in 1436
Palazzo Vecchio - town hall adjacent to Piazza del Signoria - famous public space with copy
of Michelangelo's David statue
Pitti Palace
large Medici Palace with impressive art collection
Boboli Gardens - 16th century gardens behind Palace
Ponte Vecchio
Medieval bridge across the river Arno with shops along it. Last built in 1345 and spared
in WWII. Modified by Cosimo de' Medici in 1565 with a corridor passing over the shops
Santa Croce Square - public square
Santa Croce Church - largest Franciscan church in the world - burial place of
Michelangelo
Uffizi Gallery
Renaissance art - Michelangelo, Raphael, da Vinci
advanced reservations recommended. Closed Mondays; Hrs: 8:30-19:00
Firenze Musei - network of 13 state museums - including the Uffizi, Accademia
Restaurants
Forno -Pizza
I Ghibellini - pizzeria
closed Wed 12 -16:00, 19:00 - 24:00
Il Latina
Aqua al 2 - pasta and dessert sampler
Love Life - smoothies
Eataly
Mercato Centrale di San Lorenzo
10 A - 12:01 AM
Pisa
UNESCO World Heritage Site - includes
Leaning Tower of Pisa - pre purchase tkts online
Pisa Cathedral (Duoma di Pisa)
Cinque Terre (5 lands)
UNESCO World Heritage Site
group of 5 villages on Italian Riviera
Recent mudslides effected Monterosso, Vernazza
National Park -info Trekking paths
Cinque terre -card
Ferry schedule Timetable and pricelist
Tour with culturious
Portovenere
Lucca
City with large grouping of 16th century buildings
Fiesole
2007 Disney Mediterranean Cruise Excursions from La Spezia
Historic Centre of Florence is a UNESCO World Heritage Site
Accademia Museum - Michelangelo's David
reservations highly suggested 8:15-18:50 closed Mon
Il Duomo
completed in 1436
Palazzo Vecchio - town hall adjacent to Piazza del Signoria - famous public space with copy
of Michelangelo's David statue
Pitti Palace
large Medici Palace with impressive art collection
Boboli Gardens - 16th century gardens behind Palace
Ponte Vecchio
Medieval bridge across the river Arno with shops along it. Last built in 1345 and spared
in WWII. Modified by Cosimo de' Medici in 1565 with a corridor passing over the shops
Santa Croce Square - public square
Santa Croce Church - largest Franciscan church in the world - burial place of
Michelangelo
Uffizi Gallery
Renaissance art - Michelangelo, Raphael, da Vinci
advanced reservations recommended. Closed Mondays; Hrs: 8:30-19:00
Firenze Musei - network of 13 state museums - including the Uffizi, Accademia
Restaurants
Forno -Pizza
I Ghibellini - pizzeria
closed Wed 12 -16:00, 19:00 - 24:00
Il Latina
Aqua al 2 - pasta and dessert sampler
Love Life - smoothies
Eataly
Mercato Centrale di San Lorenzo
10 A - 12:01 AM
Pisa
UNESCO World Heritage Site - includes
Leaning Tower of Pisa - pre purchase tkts online
Pisa Cathedral (Duoma di Pisa)
Cinque Terre (5 lands)
UNESCO World Heritage Site
group of 5 villages on Italian Riviera
Recent mudslides effected Monterosso, Vernazza
National Park -info Trekking paths
Cinque terre -card
Ferry schedule Timetable and pricelist
Tour with culturious
Portovenere
Lucca
City with large grouping of 16th century buildings
Fiesole
2007 Disney Mediterranean Cruise Excursions from La Spezia
Santa Croce Church
Palazzo Vecchio / Piazza del Signoria
Il Duomo - click photos to enlarge
